Oil on Linen Board 40x50cm
‘Still Light’ embodies Zdenka’s fascination with light refraction and multi-layered glazing effects.
This painting celebrates the energising beauty found in everyday objects, inviting viewers to appreciate the simple pleasures of life. It captures the delicate interplay of light and form, the juxtaposition of different types of surfaces and purity of colour – all of these accentuating the inherent elegance of a glass jug, lemons, and a lime.
In this exquisite composition, the green glass jug takes the undisputable centre stage – its smooth surface reflecting and refracting light with mesmerizing allure. The interplay of transparency and folds in the glass creates an intriguing visual dynamic, as the delicate caustic patterns dance across its contours, casting ethereal shadows and adding a touch of enchantment to the scene.
Nestled beside the glass jug are the lemons and lime that complement the vibrancy and roundness of the jug and further explore the nature of light refraction apparent in their deep purply red shadows.
The soft fabric creates a subtle contrast in terms of the ‘feel’ of the surface whilst adding to the interaction of smoothness and folds through the entire piece.
